New Regulation
- 10 CFR 20

Federal rules and regulations concerning the proper use of radioactive materials
are contained in part 20 of 10CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) and enforced
by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The NRC recently revised this
standard for protection against ionizing radiation. This action was necessary
to incorporate updated scientific information and to reflect changes in
the philosophy of radiation protection.

The revised rules became effective on January 1, 1994 for licensees like
the University of Vermont.